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Belvide Reservoir is an important supply of water for the Shropshire Union Canal and it is also designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its importance for migratory birds. In order to support the birds an annual spring drawdown of water levels takes place every year.
How does the Water Act 2003 impact on the work of the Canal & River Trust?
Principal hydrologist David Mould tells us about the reservoir work undertaken by the water management team.
Cathleen Ryan, senior hydrologist, and water management team volunteer champion, updates us on volunteering in the team
Project hydrologist, Sarah Temple-Phillips tells us about her trip up to the Lancaster Canal - flow gauging to find leaks
The water management team got out and about in September to help with the final stages of the restoration of Lock 15 on the Grantham Canal ahead of the grand opening on 13 September 2019.
Hydrologist Reyes Martin-Gonzalez tells us about her recent trip out with Boating Buddy, and former Canal & River Trust Trustee, John Dodswell, and his trusty narrowboat ‘HELEN’
Recent rainfall has led to an improvement in the water resource situation on some but not all parts of our network. The water management team gives us with an update.
Principal water engineer Ken Fowler updates us on hydropower schemes in the north east.
Our water management team get hands dirty on the Monty.
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